Tikanga tiaki moana
Marine conservation
As our understanding of the marine environment increases, so does our concern. Use these resource to keep informed on a growing science.
The most pressing issues for our oceans, seas, coastlines and estuaries include:
- native marine species and habitats under threat
- over fishing and illegal fishing practices
- activities on land polluting our marine environment
- activities at sea affecting the marine environment
- climate change affecting marine ecosystems, taonga (treasured) species and us.
We can increase our awareness of these issues to keep them in the political, social and economic spotlight.
Start with these resources
Find out more
Seasick - Saving the Hauraki Gulf
Seasick is a seven-part series investigating the alarming decrease in biodiversity and fish stocks in the Hauraki Gulf. Time is running out - Understand the issues and find out how you can help.
Litter Intelligence - Sustainable Coastlines
We cannot improve what we do not measure. Litter Intelligence is a long-term programme led by Sustainable Coastlines that collects litter data, provides powerful insights about the problem, and inspires widespread action for solutions.
